Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Process Engineering Specialist, (Regional - Mexico)

**To apply for this role please email your resume to cmulhall@rim.com** Research In Motion Limited® (RIM)® is a world leader in the mobile communications market and has a history of developing breakthrough wireless solutions. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies is used by thousands of organizations around the world and includes the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools and software/hardware licensing agreements. RIM is seeking driven individuals who can take our wireless data products to the next level in the global wireless market. Are you ready to make a difference in the world of mobile communications with RIM? POSITION SUMMARY Based in Juarez Mexico, the successful candidate will be located near the Electronic Manufacturing Service (EMS) partner facilities and will be responsible for the transfer of processes and products from internal manufacturing into our EMS partners' facilities. Much of the work of the Regional Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Engineering Specialist will be in the form of a liaison role between the internal and external manufacturing environments. Key responsibilities will be to ensure documentation and processes are transferred in a timely manner, and provide associated process and system training to the EMS partners where required. RESPONSIBILITIES The successful candidate's responsibilities will include: Assist in the design of, and certainly the approval of the EMS line layout and equipment selection, while providing input with respect to capital expenditure justification Communicate Engineering Change Notice (ECN), TDN's, MCN's Work with our EMS partner to establish mutually agreed manufacturing plans and manufacturing capacity models Monitor operational metrics, set targets and assist in continuous improvement activities at our partners' site with the intent to always strive for optimum process efficiencies together with reduced cycle times and product costs Act as a focal point to provide feedback into RIM from the EMS partners on any product design and/or for manufacturing process issues that are beyond the control of the EMS partners Maintain awareness of process and product evolution at RIM and communicate knowledge to EMS partners Coordinate RIM technical activities at the EMS partner site and participate in periodic business reviews ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS University Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or related field Candidates must be able to demonstrate at least 4 years post degree SMT process engineering experience in a high volume electronics-manufacturing environment Experience working with Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers and background working in Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) will be a definite asset Result oriented, with hands on experience in implementing continuous improvement and process enhancement initiatives and the ability to lead work teams within external partners to achieve quality cost and delivery goals Demonstrated leadership and communications skills with a high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with other business groups and external customers Proven ability to manage projects thorough effective project management experience with demonstrated ability to use resources to complete projects on time and within budget Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and provide possible solutions Must possess skills on systematical problem analysis and solutions with application of SPC/6 sigma and other statistic/quality control tools Reliable, self-driven and independent with the ability to travel internationally is vital to this role If you're driven to take wireless technologies to the next level, it's time you join the team at RIM. We offer a challenging environment that fosters creativity and rewards excellence. Employees also have use of our award winning BlackBerry! © 2009 Research In Motion Limited. All Rights Reserved. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, BlackBerry, "Always On, Always Connected" and the "envelope in motion" symbol are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. Research In Motion is an Equal Opportunity Employer.